Chef Shimi Aaron

Chef Shimi Aaron Shimi Aaron is an Israeli-born chef and culinary consultant He was raised in a large family with Egyptian, Iraqi and Yemeni roots.

Shimi Aaron is an Israeli-born, LA-based chef and culinary consultant who has previously worked and lived in Tel Aviv, NY and London. Growing up with two avid traditional cooks in the family’s kitchen - his mother and his grandmother - he was fascinated by food, spices and flavors from a very young age, and he has never left the kitchen since. Working closely with many well-known chefs around the

world, exposed Shimi to different approaches that enriched his culinary palette. Cooking his heritage cuisine, Shimi puts a modern twist on traditional dishes, combining new and old techniques that shed a new light on his favorite family's original recipes.

Two chefs. One kitchen. One unforgettable evening 💫 Chef Shimi Aaron returns to Bala Baya for a special reunion with his...
21/07/2026

Two chefs. One kitchen. One unforgettable evening 💫

Chef Shimi Aaron returns to Bala Baya for a special reunion with his mentor and friend, Chef Eran Tibi, celebrating their friendship and the food that connects their shared heritage with bold, modern creativity.

If you’ve been looking for a memorable night out in London with great food & drinks - this is it.

For bookings - Link in bio 🔗

12/07/2026

KOHLRABI NIGIRI over coconut crispy rice cakes with garlic, jalapeño aioli and oyster lacquer. Perfect for hosting. Save the recipe & enjoy ☺️

INGREDIENTS:

BAKED KOHLRABI:
1 large kohlrabi (600-700 g), peeled
1 tbsp neutral oil
1 tsp kosher salt

CRISPY COCONUT RICE CAKES:
230 g sushi rice
175 ml full-fat coconut milk
135 ml water
30 ml rice vinegar
15 g sugar
6 g kosher salt
Oil spray Graza

JALAPEÑO GARLIC AIOLI:
240 ml neutral oil
2 jalapeños, sliced
5 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
1 whole egg
1 egg yolk
1 tsp kosher salt

OYSTER LACQUER:
3 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce (or white soy)
2 tsp honey
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp cold butter

TO FINISH:
Chopped chives
Roasted sesame seeds

METHOD:

Rub the kohlrabi with oil and salt. Cover with foil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 1 hour, until tender but still holding its shape. Cool, then refrigerate.

Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Combine with the coconut milk and water, soak for 15 minutes, bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and steam, covered, for 10 minutes. Fold in the rice vinegar, sugar and salt while hot.

Press the rice into a silicone rectangle mold and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight. (If you don’t have a silicone mold, press it between two parchment-lined sheet pans about 2 cm (¾ inch) thick.)

Unmold, cut into squares or rectangles and air fry at 390°F (195°C) for 5 minutes. Turn and air fry 5 more minutes until golden and crisp.

Infuse the oil with the jalapeños and garlic over low heat for 20 minutes without browning. Cool and strain. Blend the egg, egg yolk and salt. Slowly stream in the infused oil until thick and emulsified. Season to taste.

Combine the oyster sauce, mirin, soy sauce, honey and rice vinegar. Reduce until the glaze coats the back of a spoon. Whisk in the cold butter off the heat. Keep warm. Slice the kohlrabi into thin rectangles or squares.

ASSEMBLY:

Pipe aioli over each rice cake. Top with kohlrabi, brush with oyster lacquer and finish with chives and roasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately & enjoy ☺️

08/07/2026

TOMATILLO CHILE GAZPACHO - with Roasted Baby Zucchini, Figs & Microgreens (2 plates). Delicious, refreshing and super easy to make save the recipe and enjoy ☺️

INGREDIENTS:

GAZPACHO:
6 medium tomatillos, husked and quartered
1 small shallot, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 green serrano or jalapeño, sliced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil BRISCA
⅓ cup toasted pistachios
Bunch of fresh cilantro, washed
Bunch of scallion, washed
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp champagne vinegar B R I G H T L A N D
Flaky salt
Freshly cracked black pepper

ROASTED ZUCCHINI:
1 baby green zucchini, cut into wedges
1 baby yellow zucchini, cut into wedges
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Flaky salt

TORCHED FIGS:
4 ripe but firm figs
2 tsp light brown sugar
Pinch of flaky salt

FINISH WITH:
Microgreens
Cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp toasted pistachios, chopped
Small cilantro leaves (optional)
Extra virgin olive oil BRISCA
Flaky salt

METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Toss the assorted zucchini with the olive oil and flaky salt. Roast for 10–12 minutes until lightly caramelized but still holding their shape. Set aside to cool.

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the shallot, garlic, and serrano for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the tomatillos and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices. Stir in the toasted pistachios and cook for 1 minute.

Transfer everything to a blender. Add the cilantro, lime juice, scallions, champagne vinegar, and a generous pinch of flaky salt. Blend until completely smooth. Pass through a fine-mesh sieve and chill until ice cold.

Cut the figs into wedges. Sprinkle the cut sides lightly with brown sugar and a pinch of flaky salt. Let sit for 30 seconds, then caramelize the sugared sides with a blowtorch until golden. Cool completely.

ASSEMBLY:

Pour the chilled gazpacho into a plate/bowl. Arrange the roasted zucchini and torched fig wedges in two shallow bowls. Add the microgreens. Finish with the chopped pistachios, cilantro, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and flaky salt. Serve immediately and enjoy.

16/06/2026

Super Crispy Baby Eggplant 🍆 w Horseradish Beet Mayo. Quick and delicious recipe. Save it, make it and enjoy ☺️

INGREDIENTS:
3 baby eggplants
Flaky salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp turmeric
2 eggs
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and black pepper
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Neutral oil, for frying

HORSERADISH BEET MAYO:
5 tbsp mayonnaise
1 full tsp grated horseradish with beets

TO FINISH:
Lemon zest
Chopped parsley

METHOD:
Cut each baby eggplant lengthwise into quarters, keeping the stem intact. Cut each quarter in half lengthwise again to create 8 wedges per eggplant, all still attached at the stem.

Season generously with flaky salt and place on a paper towel-lined tray for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture and bitterness.

Heat the oil to 380°F (190°C).

Place the panko in one shallow tray. In a second tray, combine the flour and turmeric. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

After 30 minutes, pat the eggplants completely dry to remove any remaining moisture. Dredge in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then coat evenly in the panko.

Fry until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined tray and season lightly with salt while hot.

Mix the mayonnaise and grated horseradish with beets.

Serve hot with the horseradish beet mayo drizzled over the eggplant or on the side. Finish with lemon zest and chopped parsley.

Serve and enjoy 😊

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